Opportunity Information: Apply for SFOP0007349
The DRL Internet Freedom Annual Program Statement (Funding Opportunity Number SFOP0007349) is a U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL) discretionary grant opportunity focused on protecting and advancing an open, interoperable, secure, and reliable Internet worldwide. Through this Request for Statements of Interest (RSOI), DRL is seeking brief, concept-level Statements of Interest (SOIs) from organizations that want to be considered for potential funding to run programs that strengthen internet freedom. The central policy frame is the U.S. International Strategy for Cyberspace, and the core purpose is to promote fundamental freedoms, human rights, and the free flow of information online, especially in environments where censorship, surveillance, shutdowns, and digital repression threaten open access and civic space.
This opportunity emphasizes integrated support to civil society, meaning DRL is looking for program ideas that directly help practitioners and communities who defend digital rights or rely on secure communications to do their work. The types of activities highlighted include technology support (such as tools or services that enable access to information or resist censorship), digital safety (including training, operational security, incident response, or risk reduction for targeted groups), policy and advocacy (supporting efforts to shape laws, norms, and institutional practices that protect online rights), and applied research (generating practical evidence and insights that improve real-world interventions or inform policy decisions). In plain terms, DRL is trying to fund work that helps people stay safe online, keep information flowing, and push back against efforts to control or restrict the internet.
The award structure indicates a maximum funding level (award ceiling) of up to $3,000,000 per award, though the listing shows "Expected Awards: 0," which can reflect that the announcement is primarily a solicitation for statements of interest rather than a guarantee of immediate awards. The funding instrument type is a grant, and the activity category is listed as "Other," suggesting the work may cut across multiple program types rather than fitting neatly into a single standard category. The CFDA number associated with this opportunity is 19.345, tying it to the State Department assistance framework for these kinds of democracy and rights-related programs.
In terms of logistics and eligibility, the listing labels eligible applicants as "Others" with additional eligibility details referenced elsewhere, which typically signals that a range of organization types may apply depending on the specific guidance in the full announcement. The opportunity was created on September 30, 2020, with an original closing date of November 9, 2020. Overall, this is best understood as DRL casting a wide net for strong program concepts that can demonstrably advance internet freedom outcomes by combining technical, safety, advocacy, and research approaches in support of civil society and human rights online.Apply for SFOP0007349
- The Department of State, Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "DRL Internet Freedom Annual Program Statement" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.345.
- This funding opportunity was created on Sep 30, 2020.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Nov 09, 2020. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $3,000,000.00 in funding.
- Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
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